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  1. What is the difference between a scenario and situation?

    I believe a scenario is considered one of several possibilities. As in "what would we do in this scenario or that one?" A situation is a current set of circumstances. As in "how will we get out …

  2. nouns - What is the plural of "scenario"? - English Language

    Feb 8, 2011 · What is the plural of "scenario"? I have always used "scenarios", but have recently come across "scenaria" and "scenarii". Should I be treating it as an Italian or Latin word?

  3. grammar - "When" or "Where" when refering to scenario?

    Sep 1, 2016 · In a sentence like, "This bias may not be acceptable in all scenarios, especially where/when recall is important," which of where/when should be used?

  4. What made the "worst case scenario" a popular expression?

    Feb 3, 2016 · A worst-case scenario is a cliché that refers to: the worse possible future outcome. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms) Though the meaning is quite intuitive, the …

  5. Is there a phrase for "the boy who cried wolf" when the boy stops ...

    Apr 7, 2022 · If my interpretation of your senario is correct, when the townsfolk [finally] understood/realized what the wolf-crying boy was up to (just trying to get attention/reactions), …

  6. idioms - "Worse comes to worst" or "worst comes to worst"

    Jan 17, 2011 · Which is correct: worse comes to worst or worst comes to worst? The former seems more logical but the latter is what appears in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  7. What is the real history of the word "scenario"?

    In a moment of revery, I pondered from what language the word "scenario" originated. Unsurprisingly, it's Italian in origin, according to etymonline, but the etymonline etymology …

  8. Where did the phrase blue sky thinking come from?

    Jun 3, 2018 · wordhistories from the 1700's. Then in the 20th century emerged the business jargon: blue sky thinking Origin: Some people believe this began as a reference to casual …

  9. In/under this situation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 3, 2017 · It's just not very idiomatic to use situation for your context. Stick with the standard under these circumstances if the context is relatively formal, otherwise just like this. …

  10. "Cater to" vs. "cater for" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 16, 2018 · Is there any difference between "cater to" and "cater for"? Which is better in this context: The dramatist must cater to the taste of the audience. The dramatist must cater for …